UK boy's name
Tyronne
Masculine name of Irish origin representing a derivative from an Irish surname.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyronne is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyronne popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Tyronne. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyronne ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Tyronne.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyronne as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3865
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Tyronne mean?
The given name Tyronne has its origins in the Irish language and culture, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. Derived from the Old Irish word "tírón," meaning "land holder" or "lord of the land," this name was commonly used among the upper classes and nobility in medieval Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tyronne can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history written by monks in the late 15th century. Here, the name is mentioned in connection with several prominent figures and events from that era.
In the 12th century, a notable bearer of the name was Tyronne O'Brien, a powerful Irish king who ruled over the Kingdom of Thomond (now part of County Clare) from 1168 to 1194. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to resist the Norman invasion of Ireland.
Another historically significant figure was Tyronne O'Neill, an Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Neill clan in Ulster during the late 16th century. He played a crucial role in the Nine Years' War against English rule, leading the Irish resistance before ultimately being forced into exile in 1607.
Moving into the 17th century, Tyronne Parsons (1608-1670) was an English politician and lawyer who served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland during the Commonwealth period. He was a influential figure in the governance of Ireland at the time.
In the 19th century, Tyronne Power (1797-1841) was an Irish actor and playwright who achieved considerable success on the London stage. He was particularly acclaimed for his performances in Shakespeare's plays and is credited with helping to popularize the name in modern times.
More recently, Tyronne Stoudemire (1952-2012) was an American professional basketball player who spent several seasons in the NBA, playing for teams like the San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970s and 1980s.
While the name Tyronne has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich historical roots and associations with notable figures from various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyronne over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyronne registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyronne, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyronne by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyronne was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3348 | 16 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2051 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tyronne
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tyronne: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyronne in the UK right now?
In 2010, Tyronne was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tyronne most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Tyronne in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyronne?
Masculine name of Irish origin representing a derivative from an Irish surname.
How many people are called Tyronne in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Tyronne across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.